Sadly the "screw you go to the back of the line" mentality coupled with the vaporware implementation and overblown promises doomed this project from the beginning.
Just wondering if anyone has calculated the environmental impact of producing - and disposing within a few years - this many laptops? More insidious is the underlying assumption that the way to improve lives is to help the world all become more like us. You know, to live a more 'Western' or 'American' lifestyle.
By one estimate, the amount of poverty lifted in China and India by the information technology is more than the sum of all poverty lifted in all of history combined. We are all aware of the tremendous harm and corrupting influence that technology can have, however, we must also NOT ignore the positive gains that modernity has brought to humanity
yadeyrinii I really don't see how such action would cause any danger. The internet can teach kids in the third world countries language, natural science and social science. It'll help them see the world from many perspectives. And thus, it would only lead them to a more prosper and civilized community. Knowledge does make a difference. And there's no better, faster learning tool than a computer and the World Wide Web.
There seems to be a rampant retro-romantic myth of the tribal society. Please refer to Steven Pinker's "myth of violence" on TED. The myth of an utopian tribal society is understandable given the context of this age, but nevertheless the myth must be perpetrated with historical facts. People tend to ignore the tremendous positive benefits that modern technology has brought--increased life expectancy, reduced infant mortality rate. (continuted)
How about "it will benefit to all over those 5 billion that don't get to participate much today and to leverage the smarties in that lot"? And please don't stand at the sideline, participate: wiki dot laptop dot org
Sadly the "screw you go to the back of the line" mentality coupled with the vaporware implementation and overblown promises doomed this project from the beginning.
My participation in this humanitarian effort is on behalf of Channel Islands state university, CA. Thank you for your contribution
we need a retrospective revisit, Nick.
blast from the past! :D
Just wondering if anyone has calculated the environmental impact of producing - and disposing within a few years - this many laptops?
More insidious is the underlying assumption that the way to improve lives is to help the world all become more like us. You know, to live a more 'Western' or 'American' lifestyle.
Looks good! Global warming is no skyrocketing
@BR177
I think you are well-meaning, but there needs to be a seismic shift in your thinking on this matter.
wow... amazing!
wow... this... yeeesh.
By one estimate, the amount of poverty lifted in China and India by the information technology is more than the sum of all poverty lifted in all of history combined. We are all aware of the tremendous harm and corrupting influence that technology can have, however, we must also NOT ignore the positive gains that modernity has brought to humanity
but wouldn't the poverty lifted in China and India be included in the sum of all poverty lifted in all of history combined?
Id buy one for 300!
yadeyrinii
I really don't see how such action would cause any danger. The internet can teach kids in the third world countries language, natural science and social science. It'll help them see the world from many perspectives. And thus, it would only lead them to a more prosper and civilized community.
Knowledge does make a difference. And there's no better, faster learning tool than a computer and the World Wide Web.
Hi from 2020, now during Corona times one laptop per child is necessity not an option.
ALL students in the US or just the smart ones?
There seems to be a rampant retro-romantic myth of the tribal society. Please refer to Steven Pinker's "myth of violence" on TED. The myth of an utopian tribal society is understandable given the context of this age, but nevertheless the myth must be perpetrated with historical facts. People tend to ignore the tremendous positive benefits that modern technology has brought--increased life expectancy, reduced infant mortality rate. (continuted)
Dear Sir/Madan,
i am Alan, a teacher. My country is Cambodia. I would need to buy some XO.
How much is it per one? Where can i buy?
$32
Yes, just use the search function wiki dot laptop dot org and look for environmental assessment
Or it would make the more knowledgeable raise their game higher?
don't underestimate the opponent, but don't over estimate them either. Don't underestimate yourself either?
how about teaching them how to get something to eat?
And please don't stand at the sideline, participate: wiki dot laptop dot org
Dude, before jumping into a conversation, find out what it's about
How about "it will benefit to all over those 5 billion that don't get to participate much today and to leverage the smarties in that lot"? And please don't stand at the sideline, participate: wiki dot laptop dot org